The Rivers State Police Command has relieved officers of Abuloma Police Outpost in Port Harcourt City native authorities space of the state, following the renovation of the outpost by suspected cultists.
A video that had gone viral on social media had a trending social media report had proven the place members of the De Norseman Klub International (DKNI) visited the Police Outpost on Thursday to have fun the profitable completion of the renovation of the ability.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) within the state, Blessing Agabe, in a press release issued on Friday morning, stated the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in control of Abuloma Division and the Divisional Officer overseeing the affected Police Outpost have additionally been queried.
The assertion stated the command condemns any motion or affiliation able to compromising the integrity, self-discipline {and professional} requirements of the Nigeria Police Force or conferring legitimacy, recognition or acceptance on suspected cult teams or different illegal organisations.
It reads partly: “The Rivers State Police Command has taken cognisance of a trending social media report and circulating video alleging that suspected cultists renovated the Abuloma Police Outpost and visited the ability on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to have fun the completion of the renovation.
“The Command strongly condemns any motion or affiliation able to compromising the integrity, self-discipline {and professional} requirements of the Nigeria Police Force or conferring legitimacy, recognition or acceptance on suspected cult teams or different illegal organisations.
“Police services are public establishments established for the safety of residents and the enforcement of legislation and should not grow to be platforms by means of which legal teams search public validation or affect.
“Under the management of CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, psc, mnips, fcai, the Command maintains zero tolerance for criminality and any conduct that undermines public confidence within the Police.
“Consequently, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in control of Abuloma Division and the Divisional Officer overseeing the affected Police Outpost have been queried and relieved of their duties pending investigation.
“Furthermore, the Commissioner of Police has ordered a full investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and the veracity of the allegations, together with: The identities and backgrounds of the people or teams who financed or facilitated the renovation; The cops who authorised or authorized the challenge;
Whether due procedures had been adopted;
Whether any officer breached skilled requirements or compromised the integrity of the Force; and
The extent of any involvement by Police personnel.
“The Command welcomes official neighborhood assist for enhancing police services, per Section 26(1)(d) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which gives for presents and contributions to the Police General Fund.
“However, such assist should not compromise police independence, skilled requirements or safety. The investigation will set up whether or not the required approvals had been obtained and acceptable checks performed on those that financed or facilitated the renovation. No donation or help confers immunity from investigation or prosecution.
“The Command reiterates that it’s going to not condone unprofessional conduct, compromise or any type of improper affiliation with legal components by any police officer. All personnel are anticipated to uphold the very best requirements of self-discipline, integrity and accountability within the discharge of their duties.
“The Command stays dedicated to professionalism, transparency, the safety of lives and property, and the battle in opposition to cultism and organised crime. Appropriate disciplinary and authorized motion will probably be taken in opposition to anybody discovered culpable, in keeping with the end result of the investigation and extant legal guidelines.
“Members of the public are urged to remain calm and continue to support the Police with credible and timely information to enhance security across Rivers State”.
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